Fitness

Victoria’s Secret Angels Josephine Skriver and Jasmine Tookes, who have a joint Instagram account joja, are always giving us fresh ideas for workouts — especially booty ones. Their latest post features Jasmine doing an elevated split squat using nothing but her body and a park bench. It looks anything but easy! “A workout you can

In my 20s, I was a french-fry, soy-ice-cream, pasta-and-bread-loving vegan. I ended up gaining 40 pounds and — surprise, surprise — always felt tired, foggy-headed, and on the brink of another cold. After six years, I started eating eggs and dairy, and I felt a little better, but that’s probably because I was finally eating

I’m not sure where I heard about this “drinking a gallon of water a day” thing, but I thought, hey, I’ll give it a try and see what happens. I’d heard it creates radiant skin, but I wanted to see if it would help curb my appetite and help with weight loss. So I bought

Dieting in general can be tough, not to mention going fully Paleo and cutting out carbs, dairy, and gluten altogether. Blogger Geraldine DeRuiter of The Everywhereist describes her experience going Paleo and why this nutritional approach didn’t exactly work out for her. Recently, I went pseudo Paleo. I say pseudo, because, like most things in

Trainer Talks About Her Superfit Pregnancy (and Laughing Off Haters in the Comments) Emily Skye is no stranger to criticism. The adorably excited and positive Australian trainer has amassed over 10 million followers on Instagram and Facebook, but not everyone has nice things to say on social media — this was especially true after Emily

After her “aha!” moment, Lobke Meulemeester from the UK realized she had to change her habits to live a healthier life. Starting at 233 pounds, she’s used Weight Watchers and Fitbit to lose 75 — but she still lives a life of balance, sharing that even now she has days where she doesn’t go to

Whether you follow the “vegan before 6 p.m.” routine, you’re taking a Beyoncé-like vegan challenge, or you’re animal-free through and through, it seems like more and more of us have tried a vegan diet. While going vegan may take a bit more thought and effort than an unrestricted diet, with a little preplanning — like

A dessert isn’t dessert unless it’s decadent and delicious, but no one said it can’t taste amazing and also fill some nutritional gaps while you’re enjoying each bite. These chewy brownies are disguised as fudgey, peanut-buttery goodness but shhh — they also offer a healthy dose of protein, which we could all use a little

Ballet can easily be appreciated on stage or in a studio, but it’s even more breathtaking when seen in unconventional settings. Photographer Omar Z. Robles beautifully blends dance and street photography, and the results are nothing short of magical. His Instagram account is a collection of stories told through dancers’ bodies against urban backdrops. Rather

I’ve struggled with lactose intolerance for most of my adult years. As much as I loved eating grilled cheese sandwiches and ice cream as a kid, I couldn’t keep that up after I entered my 20s because the consequences weren’t pretty. When I switched over to the vegan diet, I experienced so many positive benefits

The 80/20 principle is no diet — it’s a lifestyle change that can lead to sustainable weight loss. Folks who have suffered on rigid, limiting diets in the past find that this new rule teaches them about balance and moderation, a concept that never exists in a fad diet. When you practice 80/20, you have

Kristina went to the doctor and saw 250 pounds on the scale. That, along with a friend’s unexpected death, quitting her job, and getting accepted to her dream graduate school program across the country, inspired her to make a big change — so she did! Her weight-loss journey began in March 2014. She found out

It burns, itches, and produces a disturbingly cottage cheese-like discharge. If you’re reading this, you’ve probably had it. In fact, roughly half of women have been diagnosed with at least one yeast infection before the age of 25. Vulvovaginal candidiasis, as doctors call it, is caused by a vaginal overgrowth of a fungus known as

When I talk about how I don’t eat dairy, nine time out of ten, the immediate response is, “Oh, I could never give up cheese.” And immediately after, someone always says something about not being able to live without without pizza. If you want to avoid dairy, many brands offer vegan shredded mozzarella — and

Forty-two-year-old Ellie Carter from St. Paul, MO, went through the devastating loss of her father at the same time she was diagnosed with her own serious medical issues — it was the perfect storm for gaining weight. Ellie: Before She fought through her medical setbacks with the help of Gold’s Gym’s challenges, and now she’s

There are times in life when your woes can only be cured with a slice of fluffy bread, and you shouldn’t be deprived of that joy just because you’re trying to maintain a healthy diet. Bread is a highly accessible food wherever you go; you can get your hands on a sandwich or avocado toast

I was only 20 years old when I imagined my life ending for the first time. It was my junior year of college, and I had woken up on a Wednesday morning with such a rapid heartbeat that I thought I was going to collapse. After calling my mom in a panic, I found myself

While eating at night won’t cause weight gain, eating a large meal that makes you exceed your daily calorie intake will. If you want to drop pounds, try this tactic: make lunch and breakfast your largest meals of the day, and make dinner a smaller meal (about 25 percent of your daily calories). Consuming more

A few weeks ago, Jacqueline was enjoying herself on vacation in Mexico. Having used to weigh over 500 pounds, she was feeling really confident and proud of herself for losing 350 pounds and getting her health on track. This was the first time in a long time that she put on a bathing suit, so

There is a special kind of love for Halo Top at POPSUGAR. People here go wild for the low-calorie, high-protein ice cream and can barely believe it’s not laden with fat and sugar. How can something that tastes so damn good only result in 300 calories for an entire pint?! Since its release last year,

No matter how you feel about the weighing yourself, Dietitian Julie Upton, MS, RD, of Appetite For Health, shares details from a new study on how the scale can help with weight loss. According to a first-of-its-kind study published in the Journal of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, researchers from Duke University Obesity Prevention

Love them or loathe them, squats are one of the most effective exercises you can do. It’s very important, however, that you do them just right to maximize effectiveness and prevent injury. Squats are also highly versatile: you can do them anywhere — even while brushing your teeth. Multitask by adding bicep curls and other

This may seem like a silly question, but it’s one we’ve all pondered at least a few times along our weight-loss journeys. Where does the fat go when we lose weight? Do the fat cells burst and flush out? Do we expel it during bathroom breaks? Do little fairies fly in at night and swipe

Nothing says Fall like cozying up with a warm Pumpkin Spice Latte, but there’s no denying the seasonal drink isn’t exactly the most nutritious option out there. But you know what is? Jamba Juice’s new Pumpkin Protein Smoothie, that’s what! Not to be confused with the (slightly less wholesome) Pumpkin Smash Smoothie that reappears each